Leadership for the Next Generation of Supply Chain | Saket Sankhla | Tech Procurement Leaders

Technology is moving fast — but someone still has to lead through it. In Episode 2 of the Global Business Insight Podcast, we come back down from space to talk about the people behind the transformation. Max Kent is joined by co-hosts Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt (Digital Futurist) and Dr. Burkard F. M. Schemmel to interview Saket Sankhla, Business Transformation, Supply Chain and Technology expert, on what the next generation of supply chain leadership actually needs. In this episode: • Which leadership traits matter more now than five years ago • How to build cross-functional influence when teams don't speak the same language • What talent development and succession planning look like in a function changing this fast • How you balance resilience and cost efficiency when they pull in opposite directions • The one skill worth investing in if you're early in your supply chain career We also explore common leadership mistakes that backfire despite good intentions, and what supply chain leadership might look like in 2030. This isn't a technology story — it's a story about people leading through change, with all the complexity, trade-offs, and human decisions that come with it. Hosts: Max Kent, Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt, Dr. Burkard F. M. Schemmel Guest: Saket Sankhla – Business Transformation, Supply Chain and Technology Expert